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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1935
Page
10
Farmer Rex Beresford reports record heavy use of molasses in cattle feed across eastern Iowa and nearby states. He notes carloads bought cooperatively, with molasses now a cheaper substitute for corn, especially where drought limits corn supply.
Mr Beresford argues that protein supplements can balance the molasses rich cattle diet as farmers cope with drifts in corn and other feed. He notes protein supply more closely meets potential demand than grain during the season and urges feeders to consider protein supplements in rations.
Grove and Sons, ministers and duck breeders east of South English, expanded by acquiring Wenger hatchery at South English to produce baby chicks, ducklings and goslings. New plants and electric incubators raise capacity beyond 45 000 eggs with 1 000 ducklings already hatched this season and duckling production continuing through July.
Washington AP reports that most Iowa counties show more farms in the federal census. Only Fremont and Harrison counties recorded declines. many counties posted increases with Tipton and Calumet among those rising. Farm totals cited include 7619 in April 1939 and 3269 in January 1935.
Farmers in North English and nearby areas report early field work with John Coffman starting corn planting and George Thorpe launching ten acres. Others plan to plant next week as chinch bug threats loom and forecasts favor rapid seeding weather. Fruit trees bloom and gardens push forward amid signs of spring.
Special reports describe ideal weather aiding farm work with early seeding finishing, corn land plowed by Harvey Stickel using 1500 pounds of mule power. Oats fields turn green after heavy rain, pastures improving, but old alfalfa and shrubs suffered from last year's drought and severe winter.
Special to The Gazette reports Oelwein farmers finishing seeding and plowing for corn after recent rains. Moist ground is in good condition. many have planted potatoes and some gardens. Some fuming is done in preparation to sowing alfalfa. pastures are greening but not ready for grazing to ensure a strong later stand.
Des Moines reports demand for fresh pork remained weak after Lent. Hog receipts in interior markets rose 31 percent from last week yet stayed 40 percent below a year earlier. Chicago wholesale pork held steady with loins $17.50 to $22, usual $18 to $19. Demand focused on 200 to 250 pound butcher hogs with truck hogs at $8.55 to $8.80 and up to $8.95 on long consignments. Jersey cattle registrations totaled 38,467 for the year ended March 31.
A four year old Guernsey heifer consigned by Robert Putman led the Independence area sale, fetching 255 dollars. The event featured about fifty head with an overall average of 90 dollars. top bull brought 140 dollars and three month calves reached 67.50. Arthur Satterlee of Independence managed the auction as twelve eastern Iowa Guernsey breeders attended.
Grazing two half starved cattle on the Iowa state house lawn drew attention to a drought relief measure. The House emergency legislation committee reported a bill to create a governor appointed administrator to dispense up to 100000 in drought feed aid with a 60 limit per farmer. In Johnson county cattle feeders group annual meeting Guy Secrest was elected president and Lee Colony vice president.
A total of 1 842 farmers in Tama county enrolled in the 1935 corn hog program, marking significant participation in the federal agricultural aid effort.
Central City report shows Linn County Cow Test No 3 with 229 cows on test averaging 617 pounds milk and 24.1 pounds butterfat in April across 31 dry cows. High herd belonged to Wv L Smith of Central City with 1 365 pounds milk and 45 pounds butterfat from 27 Holsteins. Ten members fed balanced rations including legume hay ensilage and pasture.
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